Serving 87 students in grades 6-8, Blum Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
16%
54%
White
79%
24%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Blum Middle School?
87 students attend Blum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blum Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blum Middle School?
Blum Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blum Middle School offer ?
Blum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blum Middle School part of?
Blum Middle School is part of Blum Independent School District.
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